Zoology-Urine Formation

NEET Zoology Urine Formation Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The loop of Henle primarily helps to maintain the osmolar gradient within the kidney interstitium. | Reason (R): The collecting duct is where the majority of water reabsorption occurs, concentrating the urine significantly.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

While both statements are true, the loop of Henle maintains the osmolar gradient, which is a separate function from the water reabsorption in the collecting duct that concentrates urine.

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